Man hit by car; No one stops to help

[AKA_Monet]

Back to the subject:

Is there a "good Samaritan law" or policy in place in Connecticut? Just asking?

Pedestrians always have the right away in my state. I guess folks do not care or honor it these days--too busy running along trying to get where they need to go and how to get there...

The issue is if we ALL don't slow down sometimes in our lives, our bodies, our age, The Universe or God will do it for you, one way or another... That is why NUMEROUS cultures practice a form of meditation/prayer, etc. From a biological standpoint somehow that act of self-induced calm focuses our thoughts, organs and beings to where we can have awareness and consciousness of all our actions.

Apparently, both persons involved were meander in life until something hit them... The guy that speed on, has to deal with this, he will be found out over time...

And the guy who was struck if he heals in any form will know his faith in humanity is lost--forever...

Somehow, I just know "The Universe" will respond to this issue...

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Back to the subject:

Is there a "good Samaritan law" or policy in place in Connecticut? Just asking?

CT has a Good Samaritan Law in place for those trained in CPR, and those in certain professions (Connecticut General Statute Section 52-557b):

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/pub/Chap9...Sec52-557b.htm

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

CT has a Good Samaritan Law in place for those trained in CPR, and those in certain professions (Connecticut General Statute Section 52-557b):

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/pub/Chap9...Sec52-557b.htm

So how many folks are trained in ANYTHING? Most people just watch a video, practice on a dummy and wham, bam, thank you maam are "certifiable"...

The reason why I ask is because what if the city, county, state had a true disaster where "average Joe Smoe" is the 1st responder?

I guess on the West Coast, we kinna have to be "disasteredly prepared"--'cuz you NEVER KNOW when some craziness will go down...

Not to make light of this situation at all, but this reminds me of that Seinfeld finale where the gang was taken to court because they failed to render aid.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

So how many folks are trained in ANYTHING? Most people just watch a video, practice on a dummy and wham, bam, thank you maam are "certifiable"...

The reason why I ask is because what if the city, county, state had a true disaster where "average Joe Smoe" is the 1st responder?

I guess on the West Coast, we kinna have to be "disasteredly prepared"--'cuz you NEVER KNOW when some craziness will go down...

I'm not sure of the number certified in the state; I did a quick search and couldn't come up with a number. I know some area schools used to offer CPR certification as part of the gifted program, but I don't know how widespread that is anymore. I have to admit that I used to be certified, but let the certification lapse a year ago without much of a thought.

You're correct, though, in that I haven't seen much disaster preparedness in CT. We had a "chemical warfare" drill in high school where a bunch of us played victims, and I have heard of similar scattered drills over the past few years, but nothing all that regular.

[twinkle555]

This story sickens me.I am a very caring person, so I would have stopped and helped him. It makes me sad to think that no one else did...

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

So how many folks are trained in ANYTHING? Most people just watch a video, practice on a dummy and wham, bam, thank you maam are "certifiable"...

The reason why I ask is because what if the city, county, state had a true disaster where "average Joe Smoe" is the 1st responder?

I guess on the West Coast, we kinna have to be "disasteredly prepared"--'cuz you NEVER KNOW when some craziness will go down...

Actually, something like one out of every four people in our state are trained in CPR. It's one of the best states to live in if you go into respiratory arrest ;-)

This is a good example of what's called "diffusion of responsibility." The more people around, the less likely someone will come to action. They all assume someone else will, so no one does. It's actually better to get hit by a car when only a few people are around to help!

Oh, and though pedestrians have the right of way, a driver is not necessarily held responsible if they hit someone crossing the road where/when they're not supposed to. Right of Way laws are intended for things like traffic signals and crosswalks.

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Oh, and though pedestrians have the right of way, a driver is not necessarily held responsible if they hit someone crossing the road where/when they're not supposed to. Right of Way laws are intended for things like traffic signals and crosswalks.

A friend of my dad got hit by a car after going a few feet out of the crosswalk. (I think the car was taking a right and the guy was walking diagonally.) The pedestrian ended up being held responsible. Hmm...

[AGDee]

I witnessed a motorcycle accident (from a bit of a distance while stuck in a traffic jam). Several people immediately jumped out of their cars. The guy had two broken legs and they dragged him to the corner. Seconds after they had him on the grass, the fuel from his bike blew into a huge fireball. The guy would have been toasted alive if they hadn't moved him out of there. They must've seen the fuel. I was calling 911 as it exploded and the operator told me they'd gotten many calls and an ambulance was on the way. I told her it just exploded so they better send a firetruck too. I was proud that my community got involved that way. I don't think it would be that way in a busy area of one of the bigger cities around here though.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I witnessed a motorcycle accident (from a bit of a distance while stuck in a traffic jam). Several people immediately jumped out of their cars. The guy had two broken legs and they dragged him to the corner. Seconds after they had him on the grass, the fuel from his bike blew into a huge fireball. The guy would have been toasted alive if they hadn't moved him out of there. They must've seen the fuel. I was calling 911 as it exploded and the operator told me they'd gotten many calls and an ambulance was on the way. I told her it just exploded so they better send a firetruck too. I was proud that my community got involved that way. I don't think it would be that way in a busy area of one of the bigger cities around here though.

I JUST CALL 911 because dude 1 behind me got in a fight with another dude 2 behind him!!! It was crazy!!! Dude 2 behind dude 1 got out of his car and commenced to beating dude 1's azz!!! Like, up here, that does not happen in the suburbs!!!

It was one crazy day...

[DeltAlum]

I saw a security camera picture of the man down in the street.

Pretty sad commentary.

[DaemonSeid]

did anyone notice the 2 cars in the cam?

Like one car was chasing another.....?

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Actually, something like one out of every four people in our state are trained in CPR. It's one of the best states to live in if you go into respiratory arrest ;-)

This is a good example of what's called "diffusion of responsibility." The more people around, the less likely someone will come to action. They all assume someone else will, so no one does. It's actually better to get hit by a car when only a few people are around to help!

Oh, and though pedestrians have the right of way, a driver is not necessarily held responsible if they hit someone crossing the road where/when they're not supposed to. Right of Way laws are intended for things like traffic signals and crosswalks.

Welp you know how we all are up here. If they don't actually straight help you out, they will at least have multiple 911 calls so that the authorities will come.

And you heard about those teens on the bus that at least tried CPR to dude who fell out on the bus...

And this place is the ONLY place that honors peds right of way. Chit, you walk in the wrong place in SoCal, you might get decapitated...